South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2020:
A gripping showdown has unfolded in the T20 World Cup semifinals as Afghanistan faced a massive batting collapse at the Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad. Opting to bat first, Afghanistan's strategy backfired significantly.
The Afghan team was bundled out for just 56 runs, marking their lowest T20I batting score while batting first. Faced with a paltry target of 57 runs, South Africa has powered past 50 runs with only one wicket down. Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram are firmly holding the crease.
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South Africa's Innings Highlights
Reeza Hendricks, along with Quinton de Kock, opened South Africa's run chase. However, de Kock was dismissed for 5 runs, bowled by Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Afghanistan's Innings Highlights
Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan elected to bat, but his team succumbed to constant wicket loss. Eventually, Afghanistan folded for just 56 runs in 11.5 overs.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the first wicket to fall at a team score of four, followed by a rapid fall of wickets with scores at 23/5. Shortly after, Azmatullah Omarzai was also dismissed, with the team score at 28/6.
Post reaching 50 runs, Karim Janat and Noor Ahmad fell to Tabraiz Shamsi, with Rashid Khan departing in the following over. Naveen-ul-Haq's dismissal at 56 wrapped up Afghanistan's innings.
For South Africa, Marco Jansen and Tabraiz Shamsi claimed three wickets each, while Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje took two apiece.
Historic Match for Both Teams
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This match presents a historic turning point for both South Africa and Afghanistan. The former has never played a final in ICC World Cup history (ODI or T20) and is often tagged with the unflattering 'chokers' label for failing at this stage. This time, they stand on the verge of rewriting their story with a potential maiden final appearance while Afghanistan, the surprising contender of the tournament, hopes to continue its formidable journey.
Africa vs Afghanistan, No Wins for the Latter
The South African team boasts a commanding record against Afghanistan in international cricket. They've won all four encounters, including two ODIs and two T20s, tilting the odds in their favor this time around as well.
South Africa vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head
Total T20 Matches Played: 2 South Africa Won: 2 Afghanistan Won: 0
Probable Line-ups
South African Team:
Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (captain), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Afghanistan Team:
Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (captain), Naveen-ul-Haq, Najibullah Zadran, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
